Fairthorne Manor Activities
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Try something different with friends or enjoy a new activity with the kids. Available April to September, a variety of outdoor activity sessions at the 94-acre outdoor activity venue near Botley, give you that chance. There’s something for everyone and all ages. Dip into water adventures or reach new heights.
Outdoor Adventure
Low Ropes
Balance is key as groups work together to problem-solve each element on our woodland course.
Campfire (Evening)
Let your inner performer shine as you sing and dance around a roaring campfire.
Aerial Runway
Feel the rush and the wind in your hair as you fly through the trees on one of our two purpose build zipwires.
Wide Games (Evening)
Balance is key as groups work together to problem-solve each element on our woodland course.
Jumpy Pillow & Lawn Games
Let your inner child free as your bounce around our inflatable pillow. Challenge friends to one of our many lawn games while you wait your turn.
Water Activities
Kayaking
Build your water confidence and learn new kayaking skills while you splash and play on the River Hamble.
Stand-up Paddle Board
Wibble and wobble as you develop your balance and co-ordination on your very own paddle board.
Canoeing
Head out on a journey along the beautiful River Hamble as it meanders through the countryside in teams of three or four.
Raft Building
Work together as a team to design your very own raft before testing it out on the River Hamble.
Stream X
Venture into our stream and journey along it as it twists and turns through the woodlands. Communication is key to navigating its many obstacles.
Boat Trip
Take in the sights and sounds of the River Hamble on one of our big boats. If you’re lucky, you may even get to drive.
Katakanu
Cruise along the River Hamble in one of our super stable six persons Katakanus. Paddling together as a team is vital.
Bell Boat
Experience out hybrid dragon boat/canoe as you use teamwork and communication to journey along the River Hamble in teams of up to 12.
Skill Based
Obstacle Course
Race around our mini assault course culminating with our leap of faith swing.
Camouflage & Tracking
Learn how to be like a chameleon and blend into your surroundings or track your prey like a fox.
Den Building
Learn simple construction techniques to build your own survival den. Be careful, it might just rain.
Campfire Skills
Learn about the fire triangle and how to safely create your own fire. For a little extra, you can even cook your own snack over the fire.
Land Ecology
Explore our amazing woodlands abundant with flora and fauna. Learn about how these all work together in perfect harmony.
Water Ecology
Dip your net into one of our beautiful waterways. Discover the creatures that live in these waters and the effects ponds ad rivers have.
Archery
Learn and develop the key techniques required to become your very own Robin Hood and compete against your friends in our archery and games challenges.
Team Building
Pioneering
Groups learn knot techniques to create a giant slingshot which they will then use to fire objects at a giant target.
Team Challenge
Work together as a team to conquer each challenge on our course.
Initiative Tests
Work together to solve our variety of puzzles, tasks and activities. Thinking outside the box is a must.
Orienteering
Can you follow the clues and use your map and compass to find the long-lost Fairthorne treasure?
Blind Trail
Teams engage their senses while negotiating our course, relying on communication and support to truimph.
Perfect Location
Fairthorne Manor is ideally located outside Botley just 3 miles from the M27, midway between Southampton & Portsmouth.